Travel Africa

The only international magazine dedicated to exploring Africa's diverse attractions, national parks, wildlife, culture and history. Travel Africa draws on some of the world's top photographers, writers and experts to create an inspiring and practical resource for anyone interested in the world's most exciting continent.

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Travel Africa

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SIX APPEAL

DANISH DELIGHT • To thank you for your support over the last 25 years, we put together a 10-night safari for four people to Zimbabwe, to be won by one of our community of readers. The draw took place on September 20 and the lucky winner was Finn Jorgensen, a subscriber from Denmark. We asked him to tell us what Africa means to him

A STICKY SITUATION • Hannah Cheater's introduction to self-drive safaris came with a steep learning curve.

BEING YOUR OWN GUIDE • If you're self-driving, you won't have the help of a guide or tracker to spot wildlife. Mike Unwin offers these tips to boost your chances.

READERS’ PORTFOLIO • Further to the galleries in issues 100 and 101, here are more of your favourite photos.

READING MATTERS • A selection of new(ish) books to fuel your interest in Africa, compiled

COULD YOU BE A SAFARI GUIDE? Part 4 • How's your knowledge of reptiles? Our friends at guide-training company EcoTraining put you to the test.

LINES OF SIGHT • On foot, by 4x4, in the air, and on the water: if you're looking to spot Botswana's diverse wildlife, James Draven learns that coming at it from different angles makes for a fresh outlook.

Add some OOMPH! • Including some more energetic activities to your itinerary — particularly if they are new to you — will vitalise your trip and allow you to appreciate your destination from a different perspective. Most countries offer opportunities to walk, cycle, paddle or engage in more adrenaline-fueled activities. When it comes to Namibia, Maria Kamau loves to embrace the outdoors in any way possible. Here are some of her recommendations

BEING ENGAGED • Looking for something different, Iain Wallace visits Lapalala in the Waterberg, where he enjoys “one of the best safaris I've had, anywhere”.

CHANGING NATURE • Acclaimed photographer Dana Allen has visited Lapalala eight times over the last ten years, documenting its progress and operations. He reflects on his observations over this period.

LAPALALA IN NUMBERS

Into the WATERBERG • Lapalala is one of a few reserves in the wider Waterberg region of Limpopo Province — perhaps the most under-appreciated safari destination in South Africa. Carrie Hampton paints the scene.

Highlights of the WATERBERG • The Waterberg is a region of agricultural farms, cattle ranches, game farms and reserves, dotted with towns and villages. Carrie Hampton notes some of its key attractions

Rediscovering Zimbabwe • Earlier this year, in the run-up to elections, seasoned African traveller and guidebook writer Phillip Briggs and his photographer wife Ariadne van Zandbergen returned to Zimbabwe, spending six weeks driving the length and breadth of the country to see what it is really like to travel round right now. Here, he describes 10 personal highlights from this trip, and addresses some of the practical issues that may still concern potential visitors.

REALITY CHECK • Tell people you plan to visit Zimbabwe, or have recently been there, and you'll soon realise how negatively this wonderful country is still perceived by outsiders. To be fair, we also approached our 2023 trip with a certain degree of trepidation after 20 years’ absence. So, it is worth examining a few common misapprehensions about Zimbabwe to assess how well founded they actually are:

REMEMBERING LEOPARDS

Packing a PUNCH • Diminutive it may be, but...